Celebrate the Gift

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St. Matthews 2009 Stewardship Campaign
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We come together as Christs church to
celebrate the many blessings that have flowed
and still flow
from His hands
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and, as Christs community called Saint
Matthews,
to be His hands in this place
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that the love and blessingsof Christ might flow
through our hands
to bless His children.
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What an honor!
What a gift!
What a responsibility!
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We are entrusted as stewardsof such a beautiful
placeto come togetheras Christs church,
with loving pastoral leadershipand dedicated
support,
that we may dedicate ourselves to ministry and
mission
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that the love of Jesus Christ may flow
from His hands,
through our hands
to bless all Gods children.
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from His hands,
through our hands
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Our goal this year isfor 400 members and friends
to pledgetheir financial supportto St.
Matthews for 2010.
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Your pledgemakes the differencein how St.
Matthews spreads its mission and ministryin our
communityand in the world.
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Pledging enables the church to plan
Imagine the challenges to your family if you had
no realistic idea of how much you would earn in
the coming year.
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If you give, but dont pledgetry pledging
It helps our church create a realistic and
sustainable budget.
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Pledges support St. Matthews mission,
worship,Christian education, music,and youth
programs.
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Pledges help fundthe staffing,
administrative,and general operational needsof
the churchfor the coming year.
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Please bring yourYellow Pledge Cardwith you to
one of the services during the weekend of
October 24-25th.
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Your Pledge Makes the Difference!